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Chariton courier. (Keytesville, Chariton County, Mo.) 1878-current, 1887-07-28
m. Pierre's EaYorite Presentation

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
MARKET NOTES,
Wholesale Produce Quotations il i New York and Elsewhere.

NEW YoRK, July 12, 1887. = BUTTER. = Quoted: State Dairy 16 to 1sc.; Welsh tub, 15 to 17c.; Entire Diaries, 12 to 1ic.; Elgin Creamery, IS to 19c.; Western do., F to 19c.; Imitation do., IA to 16c.; West crn Factory, II to 12c.
 BEANS AND PEAS. = Quoted: W. Kidney, choice, s1.s5; Marrow, sl.95. Medium, s1.So; s1.65. 10 si'' It, A'o''ey' si'O' 0Feen feaS'
 CHEESE Quoted: Fancy White State Fac tory, 91ac.; F. Colored do., 94c.: Good to Prime do., &c.,; Western Factory, 7c. Mar ket steady. Colored is in demand. Quotations from Liverpool are: New White, 47s.; New Colored, ASS.
 DRIED FRUITS -Evaporated Apples firm at IA to 15lac. Sun-Dried, 5 to 715c. Rasp- berries, 20 to 23c. Cherries, 10 to 11c Eaas. .-Quoted State and Penn., fresh, esnsdse Mnsfse so dS se 1' Msifs mer d0
 FRESH FRUIr.-N c. Apples, full bbl.. $2. %; Va. Greens, inf bbl., S150. Cherries, 5 to 10c: per lb; So. Peaches, s1.50 to S2.O0 per small Raspberries, 13 to 15c.; Maryland do. 3 to 4c.
 HAY AND STRAw.-Quoted, per 100 lbs: Re tailing, 55c. to 85c.; Clover, 40c. to 55c. :; Shipping, 45c. to 5Oc.; Salt, soc. to 55c. j; Long Rye Straw, 60c. to 65c.; Short Rye Straw, 45c. to 5oc.; Oat Straw, 45c. to 5oc.;
 POULTRY AND GAME.-Quoted: Live Western Geese, per pair, Soc. to SLIP; Turkeys, z to &c.,; Ducks, per pair, 40 to 6oc.; Spring Chickens, Is to 2Oc.; State Fowls, 11c.; Mixed Boosters, 6c. FREsH-KuLED--Tur- keys, 9 to 1lc.; Spring Chickens, 13 to 2sc. j; Fowls, lie. GAME.-Tame Squabs, $500 to s325; English snipe, $l.5o; Plover, soc. to 75c.
 VEaETABLEs.-Quoted: So New Potatoes, s1.0O to $1.75; Delaware Sweets, S25 to $500; Onions, $2.0O to S25O; So. Tomatoes, $1.50 to S2.55 per crate; l.. I. Green Peas, $100 per bag: New Jersey do. 75c: Aspararus X1 50 to S2.O0 per dog. Lunches; Southern Cucumbers, 75c per crate; l.. I. String Beans, 30 to soc. per bag; Jersey Wax do., 75c. to SIPS per bbl.
 SUNDRIEs.-Beeswax, 21 to 23c.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
JUMPED OUT OF A BALLOON, Prof. Baldwin Grasps a Parachute
 and Falls a Mile.

QUINCY, H., July 4.-The much -talked-of leap from balloon made by Prof. Thos. $. Baldwin st the fair grounds in this city to- day. Over 3O,00O people witnessed the per formance, which was the most daring and thrilling ever attempted by man. His original intention was to send the balloon up Z, coo feet and hold 1t captive by rope and make the jump from that height, and afterward draw down the balloon and mako regular voyage. Owing to the high wind which prevailed the rope scheme was abandoned.
 Baldwin ascended to the height of one mile, and then holding his parachute, launched himself into space. The parachute is an um- brella-shaped affair, with ribs of cord which arc prolonged and fastened to ring to which the aeronaut clin2s. The parachute is made of silk, and is eighteen feet in diameter. The parachute was attached to the netting of the balloon by small cord, intended to break by the weight of the aeronaut. When the jump was made the parachute was closed and the first 200 feet the aeronaut dropped like rock. Then as the parachute expanded, the speed became less rapid, and the aeronaut and his strange apparatus floated steadily down like bird. It was grand and beautiful sight. The descent was accomplished in three min utes and twenty seconds.
 Baldwin, called by his friends ssThe Man Bird, is native of Quincy, 26 years old. He was for several years an attache of the Herald but for the last few years has been studying and practising athletics and ballooning. He made similar leap in California last winter, the distance being about thousand feet. The people here are wild over the affair, and re- gard 1t as the most wonderful thing ever done by human being.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
AMONG THE LABORERS.
Live Items of Interest to Wage-earn-
 CTS and Wage-payers.

The General Executive Board of the Knight. of Labor has given official notice of the adop tion of the new constitution, together with regulations governing the formation of ma. tional trades assemblies.
 During June 10000 men struck, agains, 79,61s in May, and 16, 900 the same month las year.
 The annual Convention of the Socialist, Labor Party will convene in Buffalo in Sep tember.
 The importation of armed men is prohibited in Michigan when labor strikes are in progress
 The New Hampshire Knights of Labor have formulated their demands to be presented tt the Legislature.
 The work of the Whitehill Sewing Machin. Company at Milwaukee have been seized fol debt and closed, throwing l50 men out of em ployment.
 The debt of SIC, 900 on the Knight of Labo, Hall. N. Y. City, has been reduced to $2,0O0.
 Elizabeth has twenty-three Knights of Labo, locals, with membership of 5, 1000.
 The National Works at Bristol, R. T., owing to the large amount of manufactured goodi on hand, have suspended operations for an indefinite time, throwing 200 hands out oi empl lyment.
 The Philadelphia Vinegar Association formed recently by the manufacturers in Philadelphia and the agents of outside houses, for the purpose of advancing prices, has sus. pended.
 The German cutlery and hardware manufac- turers are putting American names, 800 in all, on their inferior and low-priced cutlery, with which they invade English and Continental markets.
 In Argentins, Arx., l1borcrs work fourteen hours day for 75 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
DEAD ON HIS WEDDING DAY. A Leading Louisiana Physician
 Takes His Own Life,

The substitution of g tragedy for wedding took place at New Orleans. Dr. John A. Gull !om, of Avoyelles Parish, 55 years old, 8 lead ind physician of that section, and possessing considerable wealth, came there to marry Miss Dart, a beautiful and accomplished lady, sister of prominent lawyer and daughter of g dis tinguished civil engineer who died two years came not. The party waited in vain for the arrival of one who had never failed before, and whose regular habits forbade any other conclusion than that some great mishap had overtaken him. This inference was realized when the morning papers briefly announced the sudden death of Dr. Cullom at 8 lodging house on Poydras street. An examination of the body disclosed the fact that the jugular vein had been cut and the doctor had bledt to death. A search of the premises disclosed no letter or memorandum disclosing any cause of suicide, although the Coroner found bloody knife and declared it to be 8 case of suicide. Dr. Cullom was native of Alabama, and stood very high professionally and socially.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
AR Ohio Oil Volcano.

Oil men are greatly excited over reports of 8 wonderful oil volcano just discovered in the forests of Wood County, few mi cs from Toledo, near tho village of Cygnct. Strenuous efforts have been made by the Vandergrifts and the Toledo Pipe Line Company, the own- CTS of the well, to keep the matter quiet and it IS almost impossible to ascertain the strength and power of the great gllsher. It is throwing torrents of oil a hundred feet in the air, and . hundred feet of casing has been thrown a long distance. Trees have been uprooted and the largest rocks and stones forced from their petitions. The crater, or mouth of the gusher, is many feet across.
 For several days it has been impossible to reach the gusher, which is now beyond con- trol. Oil is flowing in all directions, and it is feared that the petroleum may yet be set on fire by sparks from trains on the Toledo Col umbus and Southern Road. Many oil men have started to visit the volcano and see if some means cannot be devised to save the crude oil which is running to waste. The derrick hss been submerged by the debris thrown up by the we'll. It is believed that the volcano is caused by the displacement of reservoir f oil thousand, feet deep, and the unusal pressure of natural gas has forced the ojl upward and caused 1t to flood the country. Ihs we'll is totally unlike anything ever before 11nepvsksd in tho Pennsylvania or Ohio fields.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
WRESTLING UNDER WATER. EdisOn's Scheme of Communication
 Between Steamships at Sea.

PHILADELPHIA, July 6.-Thomas A. Edison is here buying electrical apparatus for his laboratory at Orange, N. J. He said to-day that he had spent over $2, ,000, GOO in experi- ments. Then he sat down and told about his latest discovery, by which messages can be transmitted from ship to ship by means of steam whistles operated by keys very much like the telegrapuic instrument. All his ex- periments so far have been confined to the waters of the Caloosahatchie, where he has succeeded in conveying intelligible messages a distance of one mile.
 The principle on which Edison will endeavor to perfect his experiment is the remarkable facility afforded by water for transmitting sound. Divers in the ocean have heard the swish of a steamers wheels when fifteen miles away, and MT. Edison thinks he can transmit his messages from ship to ship at least dis tance of at least seven miles. He purposes, after he has perfected his apparatus, to have the large ocean steamers equipped with the steam whistles and transmitters. Under the water line of each steamer will be sounder connected with the Captains cabin by thin transmitting wire running through tube. When the Captain of one vessel wants to sig nal another, he will sit down at his keyboard turn on the steam on his whistle, manipulate the keys, and send the message out into the waves that break against the sounder. This sound will pass unbroken from wave to wave until it runs up against the sounder of any vessel that may be within reach of the volume of sound.
 As soon as the sound waves strike the sound- CT of the hull of the vessel within reach the message will run ever the electrical wire to the captains cabin where it will ring an cleo trical bell. Ar attendant will then take down the message as it comes from the water, by means of keys as comfortably and correctly as though he were sitting in telegraph of flee.
 After the message has been received the cap tain can swing his vessel around and continue the message through seven miles m re of water in the same direction until it strikes an- other vessel, when the operation may be again repeated until the breadth of the oceau has been crossed.
 MT. Edison seems to be confident that his experiments will succeed.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
WOMEN AT THE POLLS.
They Work All Day for Temperance
 and to Help Their Cause.

ROME, Ga., July 10.-This city, which con- tains 12 900 inhabitants, by majority of 52O, has voted for prohibition. The agitation was started during revival conducted by Sam prayer-meetinSs ill all the churches, which continued during the entire day. large number of business houses were closed.
 By o'clock in the morning leading Prohi- bitionists and Antl-Prohibitionlsts had assem- bled at the polls. Among the former were scores of Rome's fairest daughters and large number of children. The ladies and children took their stand in front of the Court House, and there they remained throughout the day.
 mothers, young maids and matrons and lovely children all interested in the result of the con test Many men who ascended the steps hold ing Anti-Prohibition tickets ill their hands wavered when they faced these women, and voted Prohibition tickets given them by fair hands. The presence of tho ladies gained at least 100 votes for Prohibition.
 The singing of familiar hymns was feature of the day. Occasionally large bodies of Pro- libition voters would march to the polls and landkerchiefs and smiles of the ladies' In the rear of the Court House booths were erected where refreshments were served by the ladies. Flags and banners were displayed,
 The anti-Prohibitionis used red flags with out inscriptions. Nearly all the Prohibitionists
 
 the first the contest was not doubtful. By 10 o'clock TOO votes had been cast in the Rome precinct, two-thirds of which were for prohibi- tion. Reports from county precincts showed handsome prohibition majorities, and the saloon people seemed Respondent. Toward noon they rallied somewhat, and paraded the streets with bands and banner. The Pro- hibitionists also paraded, and their process sion was much larger than that of their oppo- nents.
 When the clock struck six the scene at the Court House was indescribable. It was known that prohibition had certainly been carried, and it was only ques. ion of majority. Pro bably thousand men, women and children were assembled in and around the Court House, and cheer after cheer rent the air. Many were overcome with emotion and wept. Such a scene was never before witnessed in Rome. Suddenly there was hush, and with Dr. Kendall and Mir. J. R. Gibbons as leaders, the vast multitude sang with thrilling effect,
 Nearer, my God, to Thee.
 The crowd then sung the Doxology, and af' ter the benediction the people slow Y dispersed
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
MOUNT HOOD ILLUMINATED.
An Oregon City's Celebration of the
 Fourth.

For the Fourth of July celebration Portland undertook and successfully carried out an un- precedented feat in the way of fireworks. It was the illumination of the summit of Mount Hood, the tallest snow-covered peak in Oregon, 1S,72o feet high. This was done at exactly l:So at night, and the light was plainly seen dis tance of 51 miles in straight line. The il- luminating agent was 100 pounds of red fire. The task was accomplished by William G. Steele, local explorer of some note, assisted by Nelson W. Durham of the staff of the Ore gonidn, and five others The party left Friday morning and camped Saturday night at the snow line. From there to the summit the journey was made on foot over soft snow in some places and hard ice in others, where steps had to be cut with hatchets and two dangerous crevasses crossed. Besides, five of the party had to carry 20 pounds of red fire each in ad- dition to their blankets. The arrangement when the party left was for two of the party to remain on the summit all night in order to touch off the fire. This is the first time that human being has spent night on the summit of the mountain. The illuminati n was also seen in Eastern Oregon at distance of 75 miles,
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
3 PHYSICIANS FAILED.


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 AS powerful, invigoratins tonic, it imparts strength to tho whole system, and to the uterus, or womb and it's ap,- tworn>ont," 'ran-down," debilitated teach CTS. milliners. dressmakers, seamstresses' "shop-girs," housekeepers, nursing moth CTS, and feeble women generally, nr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is the great est earthly boon. being uneq,alled as an appetizing cordial and restorative tonic. It promotes digestion and assimilation ot food.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
KILLED BY A FOUL TIP. The Ball Hit the Catcher in the
 Mouth, and He Soon Died.

PH1LADELPH1A, July 12.-Everybodyi in Man ayunk was talking to-day of the sad death of little Eddie McDade. Eddie fifteen-year- old boy, was the catcher of the Mount Vernon Base Ball Club, and was playing behind the home plate when swift ul tip from the bat of young Mackey Curley, of the Liberty club, struck Eddie in the neck. Instantly young McDade threw back his head and put up his gloved hands, then dropped to the ground.
 He was gasping for breath as he arose to his feet and pushed off the mask. In a few moments frightened crowd gathered around him. The boy struggled to breathe as he staggered around. He had gone a hundred through the cro wd and took the injured lad in his arms. AS hc recognized his friend, young McDade gasped: "Billy, get doctor. I'm gone. It's my last game" Then he fell over unconscious. He was taken to his home, where he died three hours later.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
ChamDIain's Sernent Seen.

That there is Lake Champ!ain sea serpent who were holding picnic on the lake, The strange animal came suddenly from behind a promontory, in full view of the company. Its motions in the water were very peculiar, re- semhling the undulations of a snakes body. Its flat scrpent-like head and portions of it's body were visible at times, while long trail of agitated water to the rear indicated that a large proportion of its body remained unseen, the entire length being from 50 to 75 feet. Its bo y must have been as large as a barrel, judg- ing from the surface seen. The monster made toward the company at a terrific rate of speed, but when within few hundred feet of the shore some of the women screamed and the manifestation wheeled to the right and disap- peared. minister who was present states that the picnicers had no beverages stronger than milk and lemonade and all of the party were reputable people.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

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 "Favorite Prescription. is the only medicine for women sold, by druggists under a positive guarantee, from the manufacturers, that it will give satisfac- tion in every case, or money will be re- funded. This guarantee has been printed on the bottle-wrapper and faithfully car ried out for many years. Large bottles GOO doses) $1.OO, or six bottles for $500.
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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
CATTLE MARKETS.

NEW YoRK.--Good Steers, 10c.; Fair do., 8& to 9Ac.; Oxen. to 94c.; Dry Cows, live Sheep, 4 to &c.,; Lambs, 6 to 71c. Veals, 5 to 7c. Hogs, live weight, S5.40 to $5.65 per cwt.
 WATERFOWL, MAss.-Market Beef, choice, $7.0O to $750 extra, $6.50 to $6.75; 1st quail ity, $500 to $625; 2d quality, $500 to $5.50; 3d quality, s4o0 to $4.5O. swine.-Western fat, live, 51a to &c.,; Northern dressed hogs, 64 to 611aac per lb. Sheep and Lambs.-In lots, $2.5O to $4.50 each; extra, S4.75 to $550, Spring Lambs, 6s4 to Sc. per lb.; Veal Calves: 211a to 5s1c. per lb.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Train Robbers Rolled.

An attempt was made about 33O o'clock in the morning to rob the through Kansas City express on the Santa Fe railway between Pen dieton and Temple, Texas. The telegraph operator at Pendleton suspected that some thing was wrong from tho strange action of eight men around the station. He wired the train dispatcher at Temple just in time to stop the express train. An armed posse was speed lily organized and the train proceeded south ward. Half way between Pendleton and Temple the train was Jagged and an obstruc- tion was noticed on the track. No sooner had the train stopped than six men attempted to board the engine and cars. The posse opened fire on them. One of the robbers fell and the others fed The wound man W. 8 carried of by his companions
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13

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Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Explosion on Q Farm.

farm of John Earth, three miles southeast of Mascoutah, H., killing two men and wounding four. The injured are William Plab, both legs broken; Herman Linkmeyer, arm blown off and ribs fractured; Edward Schutter, legs broken; Peter Dumon, exterior injuries. The explosion was caused by the neglect of the en- gineer, John Plab, to look after the water in the boiler. The machine was shattered to fragments and the victims were thrown from 15 to 200 feet from the scene. Three horses standing near the engine were killed.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
Death of General Whitaker.

General Walter c. Whitaker died July 10 at his residence, near Linden Staten, in Jefferson county, Ky. He had been ill several months with complication of troubles and his death was expected. General Wh ttaker served in the Mexican War. He afterward resigned from the army and went into the practice of law. He was very successful, and accumulated considerable property. He enlisted in the United States volunteer army dnring the Civil War and became a brigadier-generaI, serving with distinguished bravery at Chickamauga and elsew here. After tho war he returned to the practice of law. He leaves two children.
Connecticut western news., 1887-07-13
The Royal Jubilee Pardon

The royal proclamation recently issued in England and her colonies offers a free pardon to all deserters from the royal army, navy or militia forces who will report themselves with in four months, and those enlisted before June 21, 1877, or who have been in state of deser- tion for over five years or who are unfit for service, will not be called upon to join the col ors. They will, however, lose their claims to a pension, and the others who are called upon to join the colors will not be allowed to count their period of dt tsertion as active service.